The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic will meet in a Southeast Division contest in the NBA on Friday night. The Magic got a win in their season opener and will try to move to 2-0 by beating a Hawks team that lost its first game of the year. Before tip-off from Orlando, continue reading to get my Hawks vs Magic prediction in the NBA.
Our Hawks vs Magic Pick
- Pick: Orlando Magic −4.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks @ Orlando Magic
- Date & Time: Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- The Magic opened the season with a win over the Miami Heat, overcoming a deficit and showing they’ll be competitive in the Eastern Conference this year.
- New addition Desmond Bane had an immediate impact for the Magic and he will try to make an impact again in this game.
- The Hawks were beaten handily in their opener at home by the Toronto Raptors. Their defense was dismal in this game and will need to be better if the Hawks are going to compete this season.
- Trae Young had 22 points and five assists for the Hawks. But he will need to do more if he is going to lead his team to a win in this spot.
- Orlando will be missing Moritz Wagner (knee) for this game. Atlanta’s Zaccharie Risacher is questionable to compete in this matchup.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- Both of these teams failed to cover the spread in their season openers.
- Both teams went over the total in their first games of the year.
- Orlando is 1-0 at home so far this season. This is the first road game of the year for Atlanta.
- These teams split their four regular-season games last year.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop to Consider |
|---|---|
| Trae Young (Hawks) | Over 23.5 points |
| Paolo Banchero (Magic) | Over 24.5 points |
| Desmond Bane (Magic) | Under 18.5 points |
Hawks vs Magic Model Projection
Score Projection: Orlando Magic 117 – Atlanta Hawks 108
Win Probability: Orlando 68% | Atlanta 32%
Final Thoughts
I am going to lay the points with the Magic in this matchup from Orlando. The Hawks were dreadful on defense in their first game of the season. That should continue here against a Magic team that looked very effective in crunch time in their season opener. I’ll take the Magic to win and cover the spread on their home floor, putting up a big offensive number against a Hawks team whose defense is a major red flag.
